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AU Financial Review
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
Colourful artists Kee and Jackson deliver iconic designs to NGA
Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson are a flurry of colours in the halls of National Gallery of Australia. It's five decades since the two women first met, drawn together by a creative magnet and their mutual love of the Australian landscape, its flora and fauna, as well as artists such as Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Fernand Leger and Sonia Delaunay.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aramis Group - Governance changes at Aramis Group
PRESS RELEASE Arcueil, May 19, 2025 Governance changes at Aramis Group Following the Board of Directors meeting held on May 19, 2025, Aramis Group announces changes to its governance. The Board has decided to co-opt Anne Abboud as a new Director representing Stellantis, following the resignation of Linda Jackson on the same day, due to her retirement, Anne Abboud will serve until the end of Linda Jackson's term, which will conclude at the Annual General Meeting that will approve the financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2028. Her co-optation will be submitted for ratification at the next Ordinary General Meeting of Aramis Group. In accordance with the commitments made at the time of the Company's initial public offering, Guillaume Paoli and Nicolas Chartier will proceed with a new rotation of their respective roles as Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2025. Anne Abboud co-opted as new Director representing Stellantis Anne Abboud has been co-opted on the Board of Directors of Aramis Group as a Director representing Stellantis. Her cooptation brings valuable insights rooted in her on-the-ground experience and leadership in the automotive sector, helping the Group navigate key technological, environmental, and human transitions. Anne Abboud is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in production, logistics, sales, marketing, and distribution network management. She currently serves as Head of Stellantis Pro One, the group's dedicated light commercial vehicles division, where she leads its sustainable growth strategy by placing innovation and customer satisfaction at the core of her mission. Her deep expertise in commercial performance, network management, and the automotive industry represents an asset for Aramis Group's ongoing growth and transformation. Anne Abboud has been also co-opted as a member of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee as of May 19, 2025. Leadership rotation at Aramis Group In line with the governance model established at the time of the Company's IPO — which provides for a rotating Chairmanship between the two co-founders every two years — Nicolas Chartier will, effective June 8, 2025, step down as Deputy CEO to assume the roles of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO. Accordingly, Guillaume Paoli will step down as Chairman and CEO and take on the role of Deputy CEO. Composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees The Board of Directors continues to comprise nine members: the two co-founders, four directors representing Stellantis (Anne Abboud, Sophie Le Roi, Philippe de Rovira and James Weston), and three independent directors (Sonia Barrière, Patrick Bataillard and Delphine Mousseau). The Board maintains 33% independence and 44% gender diversity, meeting the AFEP-MEDEF Code recommendations. The diverse expertise of its members continues to ensure a high level of strategic and operational excellence, supporting the company's sustainable and long-term development. The composition of the Audit Committee and the CSR Committee remains unchanged. Anne Abboud joins the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, in line with the best governance practices. *** About Aramis Group – Aramis Group is the European leader for B2C online used car sales and operates in six countries. A fast-growing group, an e-commerce expert and a vehicle refurbishing pioneer, Aramis Group takes action each day for more sustainable mobility with an offering that is part of the circular economy. Founded in 2001, it has been revolutionizing its market for over 20 years, focused on ensuring the satisfaction of its customers and capitalizing on digital technology and employee engagement to create value for all its stakeholders. With annual revenues of more than €2 billion, Aramis Group sells more than 110,000 vehicles B2C and welcomes close to seventy million visitors across all its digital platforms each year. The Group employs more than 2,400 people and has eight industrial-scale refurbishing centers throughout Europe. Aramis Group is listed on Euronext Paris Compartment B (Ticker: ARAMI – ISIN: FR0014003U94). Investors contact Press contacts investor@ BrunswickHugues BoëtonTristan Roquet Montegon aramisgroup@ (0)6 79 99 27 15 Attachment Press release - ARAMIS GROUP - Governance changes at Aramis Group
South Wales Argus
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Peugeot 408 coupe review: A coupe without compromise
The 406 Coupe, launched in the 1990s, was widely lauded as being one of the best mass-market coupes and some critics even likened its looks to a contemporaneous Ferrari. Its successor, the 407 Coupe, is commonly known as the 'shark nose' thanks to an inordinately long snout (a pointless response to new crash regulations which led to an entire generation of Peugeots which had a lot in common with fellow French export, Cyrano de Bergerac). And now we have the 408 – a coupe with four doors and a hatchback, an impressive amount of cutting-edge tech and a surprisingly wide range of engines. Interestingly, Peugeot bosses seemed unsure to which category the 408 belonged when the wraps came off a couple of years ago. CEO Linda Jackson said it was a mixture of a saloon and an SUV but, to my eyes, it's all coupe. Looking good: The Peugeot 408 - a coupe with no compromise (Image: Peugeot UK) Peugeot is betting that it won't be a niche player, however, and offers a wide range of engines from a mild-hybrid petrol to a pure electric. The car sent for review was the hybrid which pairs a small 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol turbo with a 48V battery and a small electric motor for a combined power output of 136 bhp. That's plenty for day-to-day and you'll have no problem cruising the motorway with plenty in reserve (top speed is over 130mph). Around town, the electric motor fills in the lack of low-down torque for smart getaways at the traffic lights. You can drive on the battery alone, just not very far. The tester arrived in metallic blue (what Peugeot calls Obsession Blue) and it looks fantastic. It's a £750 optional extra but, I have to say, it suits the 408's attractive lines perfectly. The car got many an admiring glance as I wafted along in town. Big beefy 19-inch alloys fill out the arches nicely, and Peugeot's 'lion's fang' daytime running lights, paired with a massive 3-D grille, look dramatic. It's a very smart looking car and a refreshing change from hordes of identikit SUVs. It drives like a proper Peugeot, too, with excellent damping on poorly surfaced roads, a flat cornering attitude, good grip and low-geared steering which gives it the kind of instant response Mini owners know and love. Hopefully, Peugeot will green light a GTi version of the 408 (or perhaps an Mi16) because the chassis feels as though it could handle a lot more than 134bhp. If it does, a manual gearbox option would be good. The eight-speed automatic is generally smooth but saps acceleration and can sometimes be caught out if you demand instant acceleration. In bad weather, you'll miss the lack of a rear wiper (something of a rare feature these days) because, despite careful aero management, the tail still flicks up dirt from the road and messes with your rear vision. No such concerns about forward visibility, though. The view from the driving seat is good and even better at night thanks to the LED matrix lighting which react to on-coming traffic in real time to avoid dazzle but still, somehow, throw a full-beam light into the road ahead. They work, too, and I didn't once get flashed by angry drivers who thought I was dazzling them. Every car should have a similar system. Inside there's plenty of room, although taller passengers may find headroom in the back seats slightly restricted due to the downward swoop of the roofline. The fascia looks modern but not at the expense of usability. The 3-D instrument cluster is clear and attractive. I appreciated the large centre console/cup holder, which has a sliding cover to hide valuable objects, and the steering wheel controls (cruise/driver assist on the left, audio on the right) which are easy to operate. The tailgate opens to reveal a generous well-shaped boot space, making this a practical car and not just a good-looking one. The interior is modern, but simple to use. (Image: Peugeot UK) For your cash you get a lot of kit: on the GT model that includes personalised ambient interior lighting (eight different colours to choose), chunky leather heated steering wheel, 'magic flat' folding rear seats with lever releases in the boot (v handy), dual zone air conditioning, an air purification system, full digi instrument pack, wireless smartphone charging, a foot-operated rear tailgate, parking sensor and colour reversing camera, full smartphone integration and USB-C charging sockets. The standard sat nav received live updates via the TomTom servers and speed camera alerts. A three-year subscription is part of the overall package. The touchscreen is nice and responsive (although my Android phone's screen was squeezed to fit the Peugeot screen ratio which meant some of the icons look a bit… fat). This is an issue with several manufacturers and is down to how the Android Auto screen scaling protocol is implemented in software. Kudos to Peugeot for including physical controls for the heating and ventilation so you don't have to stab around a touchscreen just to turn on the air conditioning. Traditional wisdom goes that a true coupe shouldn't compromise on style for reasons of practicality. That's why drivers have been prepared to pay a premium for good looks even if it meant less space and a smaller boot. But the 408 proves you can have your cake and eat it. It looks great from every angle, but the roomy interior and large boot make it a genuine family car. A coupe without compromise? I think it could be. SPEC CHECK: Peugeot 408 136 GT. Price: £37,337. Engine: 1.2-litre turbo/48v battery/electric motor. Max power: 136 bhp. Max torque: 170Nm. Top speed: 136 mph. 0-62mph: 10.2 seconds. Combined fuel consumption: 47.9-58.8mpg. Luggage capacity: 536 litres seats upright.
